The Octagon

A Sacramento Country Day School Newspaper

Month: February 2021

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Screen Time

With the responsibilities of schoolwork and the ever-growing presence of social media, setting aside time for sleeping has never been more prevalent in high school students at SCDS. In a poll sent out to the high school, the average screen…

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School and studying

Schoolwork is a major factor in the amount of sleep students get, especially when large tests and finals are looming on the horizon. Senior Hayden Boersma knows this all too well. He often finds himself staying up to catch up…

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Social media — be consistent

Following the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, social media and Big Tech companies responded by limiting accounts on their platforms that they considered dangerous. While this may not initially ring any alarm bells for some, it is…

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Tips for getting more sleep

So, how can you ensure you get enough sleep? Good sleep hygiene is key, Dhawan said. Lastly, to avoid stress, it’s recommended to do deep breathing exercises before bed and avoid social media, Dhawan said.  Reynolds suggested creating a ritual…

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Social Life

Social lives have a large impact on student’s overall well-being, with social media platforms as an integral part of this. According to a 2018 Pew Research study, 72% of teenagers use Instagram, 69% use Snapchat and 51% use Facebook. Widespread…